Bissell Crown Jewel No. 3 Carpet Sweeper, 1889-1900

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Carpet sweeper

Date Made

1889-1900

Creator Notes

Patented by Melville R. Bissell and manufactured by Bissell Carpet Sweeper Company.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

34.473.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Melville R. Bissell.

Material

Wood (Plant material)
Iron (Metal)
Tin (Metal)
Rubber (Material)

Color

Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 3.75 in
Width: 14.5 in
Length: 8.5 in

Inscriptions

on side: IMPROVED CROWN JEWEL NO.3